Fence



I. L. LANDIS.

(Model.)

FENCE.

Patented oct. s, 1882.

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ISRAEL L. LANDIS, OF LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

FENCE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 265,518, dated October3, 1882.

Application led March 23,1882. (Model.)

.To all whom it may concern:

Bc it known that I, ISRAEL L. LANDIs, of Lancaster, in the county ot'Lancaster,and in the State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain newand useful Improvements in Fences; and I do hereby declare that thefollowing is a full, clear, and exact description thereof, referenceheilig had to the accompanying drawings, and to the letters of referencemarked thereon, making a part ot' this specification.

This invention relates to certain improvements in rail fences, and ithas for its objects to provide improved means whereby the rails may besecurely fastened to the posts .in such manner as to permit a freecirculation of air around the ends ot' the rails and permit nocollection of water at such poi nts in wet weather, thus preventing; therotting ot' the rails and posts and securing a strong and durable fence.These objects I attain by the means illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings, in which- Figure l represents an elevation ot' one side of asectionot' my improved fence. Fig. 2 represents a similar view of theother side. Fig. 3 represents a transverse vertical sectional view onthe line x x of Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 a similar view on the line y y ofFig. 1.

The letter A designates the fence-posts, set at suitable distances apartin the ordinary manner, and B indicates thefence-rails, which arearranged parallel with each other, with theI ends lappingat the posts,as shown.

The letter B indicates the wire by means of which the rails are securedto the posts. This wire is fastened to the post at one side, near thetop, and extends obliquely across the lapped ends ot' the two upperrails, then under said rails at the opposite of the post,then across therear ot' the post to the lirst-mentioned side, where it passes over oraround a tack, nail, or other fastening device, E, after which itextends obliquely across the two next succeeding rails, under the rails,and around the posts in the same manner, and so on over the ends of theremaining rails, nally passing under the lower railsand being securedtoa tack or nail, F, after which it extends vertically upward between therails and post, forming a rest for the rails, which prevents theircoming in contact with the posts, thus providing for the circulation ofair between the posts and preventing any place ot' lodgment for water,which rapidly rots the rails and posts.

As constructed it will be perceived that the fence can be built cheaplyand expeditiously and without skilled labor, as the rails may be roughlysplit and put together without dressing or other finishing. It will alsobe evident that the fence will be exceedingly strong and durable, as itwill be almost impossible to break the rails from their fastenings whenonce secured. Elben the fence is constructed of tlat boards their endsare lapped edgewisethat is, the boards are secured in couples, one abovethe other.

Having thus described my invention, what I caim, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, 1s-

Ina rail fence, the combination, with the rails, arranged as described,and the posts, oi' the wire extending obliquely across the front of, therails, under the lapped ends of the same, and around the posts, the saidwires being secured to fastenings at the top and bottom of the post, andat suitable intervals,

and extending upward between the rails and post, substantially asspecitied.

In testimony whereot'I affix my signature, in presence of two witnesses,this 17th day of March, 1882.

ISRAEL L. LANDIS.

Witnesses:

J. J. MCCARTHY, GRAS. D. DAvIs.

